Part of our problem at Westley Richards is we are never quite able to say NO when an interesting project is offered, the Rafiki 700/500 and the pair of 4g guns immediately spring to mind. So when we were asked by a long standing client Dallas Safari Club convention some years ago to build a new falling block rifle, we said YES!
Three years on we have finally completed the work and the first Take Down Farquharson rifle we as a company have built in many years is ready for delivery. I am not sure exactly how many years since our last, but I don't think I would be far out if I said 100 years.
Projects like this are very good for a gunmaker, perhaps not financially but certainly it is an opportunity to show the diversity of skills and the ability to build guns and rifles 'off price list' or non standard guns, bespoke gunmaking just as it should be. It is always good to show something new and unusual and I do know enthusiasts love these classic single shot rifles.
After sending the first photos of the rifle to the client last night, I anxiously awaited his first reaction and was relieved this morning to get his response.
"It looks magnificent and thanks to everyone involved for sticking with it when I am sure you would rather have given up on it. That's the problem with WR your word is your bond and you keep your word!"
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Woody Cotterill on November 14, 2015 at 11:53 am
What a peach. Frederick Courtney Selous would have coveted this rifle.
It will be interesting to see a detailed photo of open action, from above. Thank you very much for sharing.
Larry on November 14, 2015 at 1:11 pm
This is a really awesome rifle. This action has always been a favorite of mine. When will it be delivered?
Simon Clode on November 14, 2015 at 6:10 pm
Imminently!
Benjamin Hill on November 17, 2015 at 5:39 pm
Did you borrow anything internally from the Westley 1897?
There are improvements which could be made on the original Farquharson design.
A sprung striker on the bore axis perhaps?
Mike Bailey on November 18, 2015 at 8:34 am
simply stunning !